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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.93, 5,995.08 and 2,577.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.93, 5,995.08 and 2,577.11 is: 3,555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.93 : 5,995.08 = 2,577.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.93/5,995.08 = 2,577.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.93x = 5,995.08 × 2,577.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.93x = 15,449,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,449,950.64/4,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.86

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